No. 10 Miami Headed to 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship with 31-27 Victory over No. 6 Ole Miss

In an intense College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl, Carson Beck led the Miami Hurricanes to a dramatic 31-27 victory over the Mississippi Rebels with a last-minute 3-yard touchdown run. The victory propels the Hurricanes to the national championship game, marking their first appearance since 2001. Beck, who passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns, maintained composure under pressure, orchestrating the final drive that secured the win.

The Hurricanes, ranked 10th, were a controversial selection for the playoffs but demonstrated their legitimacy by previously defeating Texas A&M and Ohio State. Miami will face either Indiana or Oregon for the national title on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium.

Mississippi, under interim head coach Pete Golding following Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU, had an impressive playoff run, defeating Tulane and Georgia. Despite leading late in the game with a touchdown pass from Trinidad Chambliss to Dae'Quan Wright, the Rebels could not withstand Miami's